Ben'Imana
Synopsis
Rwanda, 2012. The country is emerging from an era of silence after the 1994 Tutsi genocide, and people's courts are being set up with the aim of bringing justice and reconciliation. Veneranda, a survivor, is convinced of the need for these trials. Despite pressures, she organises discussion sessions between victims and the families of the executioners. Therapy for some, an act of betrayal for others, these testimonial sessions revive and reveal the traumas that each of them try to overcome, in their own way. The wounds of Veneranda's past are exposed again when she learns of her daughter's unexpected pregnancy and the identity of the father. Veneranda has to face her own contradictions and the dark parts of her past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$681K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, Delphine Agut
- Original Score
- Igor Mabano
- Original Title
- Ben'Imana
- Country of Origin
- Gabon, Norway, Rwanda, France
- Spoken Languages
- Kinyarwanda
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $681K
- Production Studios
- DUOFilm AS, Ejo Cine, Les Films du Bilboquet, Princesse M Productions, Ogweli Productions, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, Delphine Agut
Igor Mabano
Mostafa El Kashef
Nadia ben Rachid
Samantha Biffot
Department Leadership Roster
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo
Director
Mostafa El Kashef
Director of Photography
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo
Writer
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
Igor Mabano
Original Music Composer
Samantha Biffot
Producer
Ricardo Sankara
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben'Imana
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What is Ben'Imana about?
Rwanda, 2012. The country is emerging from an era of silence after the 1994 Tutsi genocide, and people's courts are being set up with the aim of bringing justice and reconciliation. Veneranda, a survivor, is convinced of the need for these trials. Despite pressures, she organises discussion sessions between victims and the families of the executioners. Therapy for some, an act of betrayal for others, these testimonial sessions revive and reveal the traumas that each of them try to overcome, in their own way. The wounds of Veneranda's past are exposed again when she learns of her daughter's unexpected pregnancy and the identity of the father. Veneranda has to face her own contradictions and the dark parts of her past.
Who directed Ben'Imana?
Ben'Imana was directed by Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo.
Who stars in Ben'Imana?
The principal cast of Ben'Imana includes Clémentine U. Nyirinkindi, Kesia Kelly Nishimwe, Arivere Kagoyire, Isabelle Kabano, Antoinette Uwamahoro.
When was Ben'Imana released and how long is it?
Ben'Imana was released in 2027 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Ben'Imana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ben'Imana was composed by Igor Mabano.